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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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